Instagram/Conan O'Brien & Timothée Movie Conan O'Brien's 2026 Oscars monologue tackled AI, world events, and a hilarious jab at Timothée Chalamet. Read the highlights. April 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - At the start of the Oscars 2026, host Conan O'Brien dove straight into the major global issues dominating headlines, blending them with Hollywood humor. His opening monologue tackled subjects like artificial intelligence, ongoing world conflicts, and the ever-popular actor Timothée Chalamet. O'Brien began by noting the heightened security measures in place for the ceremony.